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Fall Festival to Highlight Burbank’s Creative Spirit with Support from Valley Cultural Foundation

Event Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission, in partnership with the Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF), presents the Starlight On Tour Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13 at Johnny Carson Park — a community celebration bidding farewell to summer and welcoming autumn. Featuring live music from the School of Rock Burbank house band, Burbank-born Brass Band 63 degrees, and headliners This One’s For Us […]

Golden Globe Foundation Partners Collaborate on Film Preservation Workshop

The International Documentary Association (IDA), a Golden Globe Foundation grantee, is hosting a vital workshop to help filmmakers protect their work from the many threats that can compromise film preservation. Co-presented with fellow Golden Globe Foundation grantees Women In Film, Outfest, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, alongside Digital Bedrock, this event is designed to provide hands-on strategies for ensuring that independent […]

Golden Globe Foundation-Funded Restoration Premieres at TIFF 50

After its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the new 4K restoration of Satyajit Ray’s 1970 masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) made its North American debut at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7, 2025. The restoration was presented by Margaret Bodde, Executive Director of […]

TIFF 50: Golden Globe Foundation–Supported Restoration and Grantee Highlights

A film restored with support from the Golden Globe Foundation will take the spotlight at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one of the most prestigious showcases for world cinema. Honoring Satyajit Ray’s Cinema Legacy Among the highlights of this year’s festival is the new 4K restoration of Satyajit Ray’s 1970 masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and […]

Muralism Unveils “Voices of the Americas” Mural Honoring Women’s Contributions to Civil Rights

Muralism has unveiled “Voices of the Americas” — a stunning mural in Sylmar painted with over 100 Osceola Elementary students. The work was designed by Principal Jose Velasquez and Muralism Director Ernie Merlán, and brought to life by artists Matt Dominguez, Cia Atkins, Jame Reiss, Stelios Chirgott, Anne Leffe, Xander Nini, Tiana Fazio, Kevin Smyth, […]

NewFilmmakers LA and NALIP Announce Fourth Starz #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA), in collaboration with Starz and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), has launched the fourth installment of the Starz #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive. The program is designed to champion emerging television writers from underrepresented communities, equipping participants with immersive industry insights, creative development tools, and direct mentorship from leading showrunners, […]

Levitt LA Brings Community Together with La Resistencia’s Fearless Sound

This past weekend, the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park came alive as La Resistencia brought their powerful ska sound to the stage for Levitt LA’s free summer concert series. Hundreds gathered on the lawn for a night that defied fear and celebrated resilience, as music, pride, and people power reclaimed one of Los Angeles’ most historic public […]

Golden Globe Foundation Helps Power a Summer of Free Live Music Across Los Angeles

From MacArthur Park to Warner Ranch Park, the Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support two of Los Angeles’ leading cultural institutions — Levitt LA and the Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF) — as they bring communities together through the power of free live entertainment. Levitt LA has become a summer staple in historic MacArthur Park, presenting 30 in-person and livestreamed […]

Mia Farrell Nominated for LA Times Inspirational Women Leadership Award

We’re proud to announce that Golden Globe Foundation Independent Board Member Mia Farrell has been nominated by LA Times Studios for the 5th Annual Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and leadership within the Foundation. Taking place on November 13, 2025, at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, the event shines a spotlight on women […]

Golden Globe Foundation 2025-26 Board and Officers Announced

The Golden Globe Foundation has announced its 2025-26 board and officers. Adam Tanswell has been elected President, Miriam Spritzer is the Treasurer, and Tim Kittleson is Secretary.  Raffi Boghosian, Ramzy Malouki, and Bianca Goodloe have been elected to the board for three-year terms, replacing Henry Arnaud, Earl Gibson III, and Jeff Harris, who completed their […]

Veterans Turned Journalists: GGF Funding Powers MVJ’s Life-Changing Mentorship Program

Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) is helping veterans build meaningful careers in the news industry, thanks in part to the Golden Globe Foundation’s ongoing support. MVJ, a nonprofit professional association dedicated to empowering military veterans in media, connects aspiring journalists with seasoned reporters through its formalized mentorship program. This program pairs each veteran with three […]

From NFMLA to PBS: Golden Globe Foundation–Backed Program Helps Documentary Reach National Audiences

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) champions emerging and diverse filmmakers and storytellers from around the world, providing a platform for them to be recognized, share their work with audiences, and connect with industry professionals. Through year-round programming, NFMLA helps next-generation filmmakers gain insight into distribution, production, and representation while building valuable relationships to further their careers. […]